1330
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Administration in the Absence of Policy or Procedure
The superintendent and other staff to whom administrative or supervisory authority has been
delegated shall be authorized to use their best judgment in the absence of a specific policy or
procedure, provided that such action shall not be in conflict with the general aims and objectives of
the district or with any local, state or national ordinances, statutes, regulations or directives. In the
event there is doubt as to the appropriate course of action or if it is apparent that the consequences;
could be serious, the staff member is expected to contact the superintendent or other administrator
who could provide appropriate assistance.
Whenever action in the absence of specific policy has been taken by a staff which creates a
potential for, significant controversy or a potential for the incurring of district financial obligation
or where the situation is likely to recur frequently, the superintendent shall be notified and sha ll
bring such action to the attention of the board at its next regular meeting. In situations where a
reasonable person could determine that the above actions taken by a staff member should be
brought to the immediate attention of the board, the superintendent shall be notified and he/she
shall immediately consult with the board president/chairman as to the advisability of calling a
special board meeting to review the staff member's action.
Adoption Date:
Updated:
October 17, 1988
December, 2000